University of Wisconsin President Ray Cross on Tuesday asked the Legislature's budget-writing committee to approve a new public authority for the UW System, a "dedicated and stable funding stream" and to reduce the governor's proposed $300 million budget cut over the next two years.

Shortly after he finished his testimony, a handful of protesters burst into the room shouting, "No cuts, no deals." Followed by four Capitol police officers, the protesters marched past the table where Cross was sitting to give testimony before the Joint Committee on Finance.

If Park Bank is liable for not spotting Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva's $34 million embezzlement from Koss Corp. and has to reimburse the company, Koss Chief Executive Michael Koss should also be ordered to personally pay the public company he runs, the bank argues in a new lawsuit.

Grant Thornton, Koss Corp.'s former auditor, should also have to pay a portion of any award that may be ordered, Park Bank argued in the latest twist in a long-running court fight stemming from Sachdeva's massive embezzlement.

"Park Bank denies any and all liability to Koss in this case," the bank said in its action. "Nevertheless, should Park Bank be found liable to Koss (Corp.) and required to pay damages to Koss, in this case, those damages will have been the result of a common liability of Park Bank, Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, thereby entitling Park Bank to (a) contribution from Michael Koss and Grant Thornton."(3)

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More on recent recruits

As has been noted previously, A.J. Fenton of Pennsylvania was the latest player to give an oral commitment to the Badgers. Fenton moved from running back to quarterback this season, but expects to play outside linebacker at Wisconsin (he was recruited as an "athlete.")

Another recruit, running back Montee Ball of Missouri, who rushed for over 3,000 yards last season, says his goal is to play in the NFL. Ball is 6-foot, 215 pounds - he gained 10 pounds of muscle in the off-season - and has 566 yards rushing as well as 15 touchdowns thus far this season. In three games.

Says Ball's coach Craig Collins: "When you combine Montee's speed, elusiveness and power, it's a pretty dangerous combination. And what most people don't realize - and this is probably our fault for not utilizing them more - is that Montee also has a great pair of hands.''